The passenger terminal expansion project that began in
October 2006 has now begun a new phase and probably the
one that has the greatest affect on the traveling
public. The middle section of the terminal where the
escalators are currently has been completely closed off
for demolition with construction of new wider escalators
and the addition of more floor space on the 2nd level.

A
temporary staircase was constructed in the baggage claim
area that allows public access between the first and
second floor. The elevator remains in service but access
to it has been detoured slightly. Once the new
escalators are in place and operational, the elevator
will be replaced with an updated cab and a more
accessible entrance. This phase of the project will
provide more room for the security checkpoint lines and
also for meeters and greeters to meet the passengers
either enplaning or deplaning. The escalator project
should be completed in mid-May.

The west expansion is on schedule with the placement of
the steel girders for the roof now taking place. The
west expansion should be completed this summer which
will add a third baggage claim and a new gate to the
terminal. Once this is completed the terminal will be
expanded to the north providing more departure lounge
room and a much larger area for the security checkpoint.
The entire project should be completed by late 2008.